The Grandmother I Wish I Had Met
COMMENTARY: My grandmother’s unwavering faith and open door exemplify the Polish saying: 'A guest in the house is God in the house.'
Results from Tag: 'elderly'
‘Multigenerational’ Parish Campuses Coming to Phoenix With New Senior Living Facilities
Chris Bayley, COO of Acanthus Development, told CNA that the organization was formed by Catholics who came together to build a better option for senior care.
It’s a Grace and a Privilege to Pray the Rosary With the Elderly
We know when God is calling us to something greater and how saying ‘Yes’ changes us and others
The Agony of Being a Child With Parents Who Get Old
Catholics might find this New York Times story instructive in terms of the assumptions and vision on display in the secular brave (and brutal) new world.
Pope Francis: An Alliance Between Old and Young Will Save the Family
‘May the elderly have the joy of speaking, of expressing themselves with the young, and may the young seek out the elderly to receive the wisdom of life from them.’
Pope Francis: The Elderly Reflect ‘The Best Is Yet to Come’
The Holy Father underlined that life on earth is best understood as preparation for eternal life in heaven. The Aug. 10 reflection concluded the cycle of catechesis on old age.
How to Receive a Plenary Indulgence July 24 on the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly
By calling or visiting the elderly on July 24, Catholics are eligible to receive a plenary indulgence.
The Catholic Church Remembers the Elderly and Their Valued Place in the World
COMMENTARY: An aging world needs models of happiness and holiness in old age, like Pope Francis, Queen Elizabeth II, Sister André and Juan Vincente.
Vatican Offers Plenary Indulgence for Visiting the Elderly on Grandparents’ Day
The second World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly will be celebrated July 24.
Fostering Needed Connections With Lonely, Isolated Elders
After COVID-19 lockdowns, in-person visits and other contact bring life and joy to the elderly.
